MIDWIFERY VOLUNTEERING IN TANZANIA DAR ES SALAAM

Introduction

Not only in Tanzania Dar Es Salaam, but around the world, maternity electiveing has become one of the most popular elective programs. Infant mortality is high in developing countries like Tanzania. This is due to lack of proper treatment and a qualified specialist. Medical electives, medical undergraduates, medical students and non-electives from abroad are needed to help reduce this high infant mortality rate.

 

Highlights

• Having an unforgettable and rewarding elective experience and an unforgettable cultural experience in Tanzania.
• Discover the difference that enthusiastic electives make in people’s lives.
• Discover what this land of unforgettable and diverse cultural experiences has to offer while building understanding and friendship with the locals.
• Dedicated to us, not for us. We are most impressed with your knowledge and, above all, your desire to help.
• Visit the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro and more for an unforgettable wilderness experience.

 

Midwifery Volunteering Tanzania Dar Es Salaam Review

 

About Us

KIVOLEX is a elective organization that arranges elective programs and midwifery programs abroad.
We are a non-profit organisation, aimed at improving the lives of all those in need in the local community. Specifically, we work with underprivileged groups such as women and children through providing the needed healthcare and services from our electives. Established to bring Western enthusiasm, expertise and passion to tackling some of the problems which affect the most needy in the world. Our ethos is that you’ll be electiveing with us, not for us. We’re far more interested in your skills and desire to help than your money.

 KiVolEx is run by a group of experienced social workers and doctors who have seen the difference passionate electives can make to people’s lives. We have support in the UK and US in the form of previous electives, who handle the recruitment and support of new electives before they fly out to begin project work. 

 

KIVOLEX Volunteers Medical programs

Volunteering abroad or  midwifery programs are very rewarding activity, both for you and for the community with which you work. Don’t underestimate the skills you have that will make a difference: one of the most important is that you are fluent in English. Since most higher education courses in Tanzania are in English, just being exposed to fluent English is very beneficial for electiveing in Tanzania. You will create memories (and friends) that will last a lifetime, knowing that you have made lasting positive changes in the community in which you electiveed, but you also become more independent and whole as a person. We will try to find the best medical department/area for you. If there’s something specific you want to do, we’ll put you there, and if not, we’ll work with you to come up with something that will greatly benefit you and the local community.

Million of people are the world die every year due to a lack of proper equipment and professionals, hence need for medical electives and Interns. We place our electives and Interns in different medical clinics and hospitals on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam. Most of these health centers and hospitals have rudimentary equipment and facilities which in most cases limit the ability of the professionals to perform well. Volunteers and Interns are placed in hospitals and health centers based on their qualifications and experience. Medical electives and Interns must show initiative and a willingness to work in a new environment.

Given the paramount importance of proper medical care, as well as the fact that most electives and Interns are unable to communicate directly with patients due to language barriers, electives undergoing medical training in other countries should understand that they may not be allowed to participate in certain serious medical conditions. Local doctors are reluctant to allow electives to operate on patients. Although a medical elective may be skilled enough to do this, they are unlikely to be familiar with the tools available abroad. Therefore, if working in a medical setting, electives should not be frustrated if they have not already had surgery. Volunteers will monitor surgeries, measure blood pressure, administer vaccines and perform a wide range of other medical tasks.

The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania lack enough midwifery practitioners to provide midwife services in Tanzania Hospitals. In Tanzania 6,000 nurses and midwifery students graduate every year. The challenge is that most of these graduates end up being employed by private health facilities. Almost 60% of the medical staff in Tanzania are employed by private health facilities. There are few medical staff especially midwife nurses employed in public health facilities. However these public health facilities provide for majority of Tanzania Population. This together with several other factors justifies why Tanzania need a lot of Volunteers especially in midwifery to help the tackle this challenge.

About Tanzania

With such a perfect location, perched on the edge of the African continent, and facing the Indian Ocean, Tanzania’s weather and climate leaves nothing to be desired. Warm and sunny days are followed by cool and balmy nights, and whether you’re on safari on the Serengeti plains or enjoying the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, the temperatures are always welcoming and gentle.

Location: Situated in East Africa just south of the equator, mainland Tanzania lies between the area of the great lakes—Victoria, Tanganyika, and Malawi (Nyasa)—and the Indian Ocean. It contains a total area of 945,087 sq km (364,900 sq mi), including 59,050 sq km (22,799 sq mi) of inland water. Comparatively, the area occupied by Tanzania is slightly larger than twice the size of the state of California. It is bounded on the North by Uganda and Kenya, on the East by the Indian Ocean, on the South by Mozambique and Malawi, on the South West by Zambia, and on the West by Zaire, Burundi, and Rwanda, with a total boundary length of 4,826 km (2,999 mi), of which 1,424 km (885 mi) is coastline. Tanzania claims part of Lake Malawi, although its internationally recognized boundary is the eastern shore.

Population: 50,483,923 inhabitants

Capital city: Located in the heartland of Tanzania, Dodoma is the nation’s new official political capital and the seat of government in the country. Today Dar es Salaam remains the principal commercial city of Tanzania and the de-facto seat of most government institutions. It is the major seaport for the country and its landlocked neighbors.

Ethnic Groups

Ethnic Groups: Mainland-native Africans constitute 99% of the total population. About 120 peoples have been categorized into 5 ethnic groups distinguishable by their physical characteristics and languages. Approximately 95% of Tanzanians may be roughly classified as Bantu, a comparatively recent blend mainly of Hamitic and Negroid stocks. Tribes range in membership from only a few thousand to the Sukuma tribe, which numbers more than 2 million. Other major tribes include the Nyamwezi, Makonde, Haya, and Chagga. The Luo, east of Lake Victoria, are the only people of Nilotic origin; the Masai of the northern highlands are Nilo-Hamites. A very small number of Bushmen-like people are scattered throughout northern Tanzania, where small tribes of Cushitic origin also live. The inhabitants of Zanzibar and Pemba are chiefly descendants of mainland Africans or are of mixed African and Arab extraction. The remaining 1% of the populace is made up of non-Africans, including Arabs, Asians, and Europeans.

Language

Languages: The official languages of Tanzania are English and Kiswahili. However, some 120 languages are spoken within the borders of Tanzania. The large majority of these (ca. 100) are Bantu languages. The others belong to the language families Afro-Asiatic, Nilo-Saharan and (controversially) also Khoesan. A small number are unclassified. Immigrant languages from Europe and Asia can also be found.

Religion

 Religion: Christianity and Islam are the predominant religions of Tanzania. About 40-45% of the population practice Christianity, about 35-40% practice Islam. The rest of the population adheres to traditional beliefs, most of which centre around ancestor worship and nature-based animism. Most Christians live on the mainland, where missionary stations and schools reach deep into the continent. Islam is the major religion of the coastal areas but is also practiced further inland along the old caravan routes.

 

Requirement

Requirements to Volunteer
To participate in the program, you must be at least 18 years old on the day the program begins. You can be forgiven if you have permission from your legal guardian or if you are accompanied by a parent.

Language skills: Speak English (beginner Level)

Educational Requirements Secondary school education in any field

Required documents Resume, copies of certificates and related documents

There are no citizenship restrictions. We welcome support from all over the world.

Promise Time We need your help Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 am.

What’s Included

Prices for a elective program include:

Facilitation of elective placement – planning and monitoring of graduate programs
Pre-arrival support and project / training preparation
Airport transportation
Orientation (usually starting Monday)
Accommodation (Breakfast and Dinner)
Housekeeping
Daily face-to-face communication with internal coordinators

Exclude the following

Donate $ 150 for Project donation
Airport transfer at departure (on request)
VISA Standards and PERMITS

Dates & Fee

We are very Flexible, Volunteers can arrive at any date

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Accommodation

Stay home

Life is simple, but all the homes have electricity and running water so electives can stay in a safe and secure home (some lodges may be without electricity or water during a drought). All homes are carefully inspected by local staff and safety inspections are performed on them. Many of the electives enjoyed the welcoming family and felt that their stay gave them a real Tanzanian experience.

Dedicated house

Volunteer House is a western bungalow with 6 rooms (all with bunk beds). There are two bathrooms with western toilets and sometimes a fireplace. The house has a double bedroom, which is usually reserved for couples. The house is safe with guards and doors. Chefs work in a elective house and prepare food for electives.
(Note that the Volunteer House has very limited space and can accommodate only 18-24 people).

food and beverages
food:

Provides two meals a day. Breakfast usually includes tea (tea), toast, cereals, fruit and mandazzi (fried flour). At dinner, meat and vegetables are often combined with traditional dishes such as Ugari, Chapatti, Boga and Irio.

Internet
You have to pay for internet access.

Tours & Free Time Activities

KIVOLEX looks forward to and encourages your desire for travel and adventure. Time away from voluntary work is up to you to decide on your own activities. You can also enjoy the local culture and spend time in the community on weekends. Alternatively, there are plenty of opportunities to explore Tanzania and all it has to offer. Long weekends can be game drives or trips to Zanzibar, Da Es Salaam, Kenya and Uganda. If electives want to elective on weekends, they can join a local team, visit other children’s organizations, and play and play with children.

Tanzania is a big country full of exciting adventures. If you wish to stay in the country after your electiveing, we can help you organize excursions and activities. You can go on safari anywhere on the planet through the Serengeti or Ngorogoro which has the most safari animals. Relax on the Spice Island of Zanzibar and enjoy the uninterrupted sunshine, white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue water. Swim with dolphins, PADI dive routes, spearfishing and sleep in a hammock among palm trees on the sand. We love Zanzibar! For more physical adventure, Kilimanjaro, the tallest freestanding mountain in the world, is just around the corner. After five days of climbing, about 4 miles high, the temperature at the top dropped to -25. Not for the faint of heart, but it is possible.

More Info

Travel insurance
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to prepare for it. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft – travel insurance in Tanzania provides and is a supplement.

Vaccination
If you are considering electiveing in Tanzania, you should consult your doctor before embarking on a social journey. Check out mandatory vaccinations in Tanzania.

Arrival notice

Our program runs throughout the year, but electives usually arrive every Friday and the program begins every Monday. except for special programs. The arrival airport are the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport in Moshi and Abeid Karume International airport in Zanzibar.